Corporate Counsel

3-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Corporate Counsel at GM: A Dynamic Role in the Automotive Industry

Location: Warren, Michigan

Schedule: Full time

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Job Title: Corporate Counsel

Experience: 3-6 years of transactional and business counseling experience in a law firm or in-house

Overview:

GM is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its Sales, Service, and Marketing Group within the General Motors Legal Staff. This role provides comprehensive, enterprise-wide counseling and transactional support to sales, marketing, and operational clients of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for mitigating consumer-facing and compliance-related risks, providing counseling and transactional support to the dealer network team, and supporting the GM Envolve (fleet) team. This role requires creativity, innovation, and an enabling mindset to help business clients design and implement strategies in the ever-evolving automotive industry.

Responsibilities:

- Counsel business groups on complex legal issues, commercial transactions, and corporate governance
- Review, negotiate and draft transactional documents such as purchase agreements, real estate agreements, and commercial/purchasing agreements
- Hire, manage, and supervise outside counsel as needed
- Support the development and evolution of GM's sales, service, and marketing business teams
- Ensure compliance with GM's Zero, Zero, Zero vision and transition towards EVs and autonomous vehicles

Qualifications:

Required:

- 3-6 years of transactional and business counseling experience
- Active license to practice law in Michigan or at least one other US jurisdiction
- Excellent communication skills and ability to think critically
- Strong business acumen and judgment

Preferred:

- Prior experience in the automotive industry, specifically with franchise/distribution agreements and dealership buy/sell agreements
- Adaptive learner with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment

Additional Information:

- This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
- GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

About GM:

GM's vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion. As a company, GM is committed to leading the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all. GM values diversity and inclusivity and strives to create a workplace where all employees feel they belong to one team.

Why Join Us:

At GM, we aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe that every employee, no matter their background, should feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. From day one, GM looks out for the well-being of its employees, both at work and at home. With a focus on personal development and a comprehensive benefits package, GM supports its employees in reaching their career goals.

Diversity Information:

GM is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that workforce diversity leads to better products for our customers and a more fulfilling work environment for our employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for open positions and to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role. Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screenings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

GM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Accommodations:

GM offers accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job search and application process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please email us at or . Please include a description of the accommodation you require and the job title and requisition number of the position you are applying for.

Not required

Total Rewards, Diversity Information, Equal Employment Opportunity Statement, Accommodations

Not specified

Legal Counseling, Transactional Support, Risk Mitigation, Negotiation, Drafting, Supervision, Relationship Building, Communication, Critical Thinking, Business Acumen, Judgment, Prioritization, Stakeholder Management

Juris Doctorate degree

Interested candidates should review the responsibilities and qualifications for the role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screenings.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate degree, Active License to practice law in Michigan or at least one other US jurisdiction, Ability to qualify for in-house practice in Michigan

Legal